THUNDER BAY – A Thunder Bay man has been charged with attempted murder following an altercation that shut down a north end pet store Saturday.
Police responded to several reports of gun shots just after noon in the 300s block of Queen Street. Officers found a 33-year-old man who appeared to be the victim of a recent assault, and had sought help inside Pet-Tastic at the intersection of Queen and High streets.
While a firearm was discharged during the altercation, police now say the victim's injuries appear to have been the result of a stabbing, not a gunshot wound. The victim remains in hospital, but his condition is stable.
Police clarified, on Monday, that his injuries appear to have been the result of a stabbing, and not a gunshot wound. The victim is currently in stable condition.
Jonah Yellowhead, 25, was apprehended in the area shortly afterwards, following a foot chase. On Sunday, police announced the Thunder Bay man had been charged with attempted murder using a firearm, probation order non-compliance, and several weapons counts.
Yellowhead appeared in bail court Sunday and was remanded into custody, with a future appearance date of Dec. 24. Police say the accused and victim were well-known to each other.
The incident led to the closure of the pet store on Saturday, as forensic officers gathered evidence. Police say no officers or members of the public were harmed.
